Senior Optical Fiber Design Engineer
Core
Designing and validating fiber optic distribution networks and link architectures for million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.
Role type
Senior Optical Fiber Network Design Engineer
Builds
Optical Distribution Networks (ODN) and fiber link architectures for quantum systems
Domain
Quantum Computing / Silicon Photonics / Fiber Optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Fiber optic system design, link budget calculations, optical test equipment operation, Python scripting, vendor component qualification, splice planning, optical I/O design
Preferred skills
Experience transitioning from R&D to product development, tuning algorithms, working with advanced splice equipment
Technologies
Python, Optical Backscatter Reflectometers (OBR), Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA), Power meters
Responsibilities
Support end-to-end system fiber link architecture connecting subsystems, PICs and control systems; Create detailed fiber designs for complex optical distribution networks including routing and splice plans; Contribute to link budgets and calculations to meet System Architecture requirements; Define guidelines for fiber routing, splicing, connectorization, cleanliness, and handling; Work with vendors to evaluate and qualify advanced fiber optic components for quantum applications; Perform some Python scripting to control lab equipment and proprietary systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC